Missing Teeth: Your Options
Missing Teeth? Explore Your Options
From a single gap to a full arch, there's a modern solution for you. Here's how dental implants, bridges, and dentures compare — so you can choose with confidence.
Why it matters
Replacing missing teeth protects your whole smile
A missing tooth is about more than appearance. Over time, the gap can allow nearby teeth to shift, change your bite, and lead to gradual jawbone loss where the tooth used to be. Replacing missing teeth restores function and helps preserve the health of the teeth and bone you still have.
The good news: whether you're missing one tooth or many, there's a proven option designed to restore your smile — and we'll help you find the right one.
Your options
Three ways to replace missing teeth
- Gold standard
Dental Implants
Replace the tooth from the root up. The most natural-feeling, long-term option — and the only one that preserves the jawbone.
- Fixed
Dental Bridges
A fixed false tooth anchored to the teeth on either side of the gap. Faster and lower up front, but it relies on reshaping healthy teeth.
- Removable
Dentures
Removable replacements for many missing teeth. Traditional dentures cost less up front; implant-supported dentures add stability.
Side by side
Implants vs. bridges vs. dentures
A quick comparison of the trade-offs. The right choice always depends on your individual needs.
General comparison for education only. Individual results and suitability vary — a personalized evaluation determines what may be right for you.
How to choose
Finding your best-fit option
- Want the most natural, long-term result? Dental implants preserve bone and protect neighboring teeth.
- Missing most or all teeth in an arch? Consider All-On-4 or full mouth implants.
- Currently wearing dentures? Implant-supported dentures add security without adhesives.
- Concerned about cost? See our pricing and financing options.
Questions & answers
Tooth replacement FAQ
What is the best way to replace a missing tooth?
There is no single right answer — it depends on your oral health, goals, and budget. Dental implants are often preferred because they preserve bone and protect neighboring teeth, but a bridge or denture may suit some patients better. A personalized evaluation is the surest way to decide.
What happens if I don’t replace a missing tooth?
Leaving a gap can lead to shifting teeth, bite problems, and gradual jawbone loss over time. Replacing a missing tooth helps protect your remaining smile.
Can I replace several missing teeth at once?
Yes. Options range from multiple implants and implant-supported bridges to full-arch solutions like All-On-4. We help you choose the most efficient approach for your situation.
Related treatments
Explore each treatment
- Dental Implants Replace one or more missing teeth with natural-looking titanium implants. Learn more
- All-On-4 Dental Implants A full arch of fixed teeth supported by just four implants. Learn more
- Full Mouth Dental Implants Rebuild an entire smile — upper, lower, or both — with implant-supported teeth. Learn more
- Single Tooth Dental Implant Replace one missing tooth without affecting the healthy teeth beside it. Learn more
- Multiple Tooth Dental Implants Replace several missing teeth with an implant-supported bridge — fewer implants needed. Learn more
- Implant-Supported Dentures Secure, snap-in dentures that stay put — no adhesives, no slipping. Learn more
Book your visit
Not sure which option is right for you?
Request a consultation and we'll walk you through your choices — clearly, honestly, and with no pressure.